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Etihad Flight College

Etihad Airways is in the process of establishing Etihad Flight College, a world-class flight training facility in the United Arab Emirates for Emirati and international cadet pilots.

As a first step in
establishing this college, Etihad Airways is acquiring the fixed wing training
division from Horizon International Flight Academy (Horizon), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, subject to GCAA approvals.

Based in Al Ain, Etihad
Flight College will provide fixed wing flight training for
ab-initio cadets, for the Airline Transport Pilot
Licence (ATPL).

The Etihad Flight College will also be introducing the Multi crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program exclusively for Etihad Airways’ ab-initio cadets. Further details on this innovative program will be available on this website in due course.

Currently entry into Etihad Flight College is limited to Etihad Airways cadets only.

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From this investment, Etihad Airways created a new subsidiary, Etihad Airport Services, which now operates Etihad-branded ground handling, cargo and in-flight catering services to support its own services through Abu Dhabi, as well as those of other airlines.

Etihad Airport Services, Ground is responsible for activities at Abu Dhabi Airport including “above wing” tasks of check-in baggage handling and special assistance to passengers.

This also includes airside activities such as loading and unloading of baggage, provision and operation of aircraft servicing equipment, aircraft cabin, cleaning, passenger and crew transport to the aircraft, and the “push back” of departing aircraft from terminals or parking bays. The “above wing” activities are sub-contracted to Etihad Airways.

Etihad Airport Services, Cargo is the sole cargo handling business at Abu Dhabi International Airport. It provides freight handling services as well as warehousing, documentation, security screening and handling of specialised cargo for Etihad Airways and other carriers.

In addition, this business works closely with freight forwarders, government agencies and regulatory authorities.

Etihad Airport Services, Catering sources, prepares and provides food, stores, bar supplies and duty free items as specified by Etihad Airways and other airline customer, as well as transportation of supplies, laundry services for cabin linen items, and the provision and cleaning of all catering items.

In addition, this business is responsible for food storage, transportation and equipment maintenance. It also manages food and beverage services for Etihad Airways airport lounges, as well as staff restaurants, events and sales of ready-to-eat food products to the hotel and hospitality industries.